Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

Front

What is a "root" word?

Back

Holds the most basic meaning of any word

Front

What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word?

Back

It changes the root word's meaning to its opposite.

Front

In the word "deconstructionist," what is the prefix?

Back

de

Front

What can you infer about the prefix "pre-?"

Back

It means "before".

Front

What can you infer about the word "hydrophobia" if the suffix "-phobia" means "fear of"?

Back

It refers to a fear of water.

Front

What is the root word of "unhelpful"?

Back

help

Front

What does the suffix "graph" mean?

Back

to draw or write

Front

Where can a suffix be found in a word?

Back

end

Front

A prefix is found at the ________ of a word.

Back

beginning

Front

What is the root in the word unhappy? Options:

un-

,

-y

,

happ

,

happy

Back

happy